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Nikon AF-S 600mm f/4E fl Ed VR Lens
Nikon AF-S 600mm f/4E fl Ed VR Lens
Nikon AF-S 600mm f/4E fl Ed VR Lens
Nikon AF-S 600mm f/4E fl Ed VR Lens
Nikon AF-S 600mm f/4E fl Ed VR Lens
Nikon AF-S 600mm f/4E fl Ed VR Lens
Nikon AF-S 600mm f/4E fl Ed VR Lens
Nikon AF-S 600mm f/4E fl Ed VR Lens
Nikon AF-S 600mm f/4E fl Ed VR Lens
Nikon AF-S 600mm f/4E fl Ed VR Lens
Nikon AF-S 600mm f/4E fl Ed VR Lens

Nikon AF-S 600mm f/4E fl Ed VR Lens

Nikon AF-S 600mm f/4E fl Ed VR Lens

$7,276.87

(110 reviews)

Nikon AF-S 600mm f/4E FL ED VR Lens Long reach with superior performance. When you're at the top of your game, you need gear that can keep up. The AF-S NIKKOR 600mm f/4E FL ED VR makes no compromises when it comes to performance. This popular 600mm prime lens has been optimized for today's high-resolution images.

Nikon AF-S 600mm f/4E FL ED VR Lens Long reach with superior performance. When you're at the top of your game, you need gear that can keep up. The AF-S NIKKOR 600mm f/4E FL ED VR makes no compromises when it comes to performance. This popular 600mm prime lens has been optimized for today's high-resolution images.

(110 reviews)

Nikon AF-S 600mm f/4E FL ED VR Lens Long reach with superior performance. When you're at the top of your game, you need gear that can keep up. The AF-S NIKKOR 600mm f/4E FL ED VR makes no compromises when it comes to performance. This popular 600mm prime lens has been optimized for today's high-resolution images.

Nikon AF-S 600mm f/4E FL ED VR Lens Long reach with superior performance. When you're at the top of your game, you need gear that can keep up. The AF-S NIKKOR 600mm f/4E FL ED VR makes no compromises when it comes to performance. This popular 600mm prime lens has been optimized for today's high-resolution images.

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The lowest price for Nikon AF-S 600mm f/4E fl Ed VR Lens right now is $7,276.87 at eBay.com.au, compared across 12 retailers.

The all-time low was $2,592.37 on 9 May 2026 — today's price is 181% above the lowest ever. It has been notably cheaper before — worth setting a price alert.

Prices last updated 15 Aug 2026.

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eBay.com.au

$7,276.87

Af A Slight Noise[mint In Case] Nikon Af-s Nikkor 600mm F4 E Fl Ed Vr

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eBay.com.au

$7,451.82

[top Mint W/trunk] Nikon Af-s Nikkor 600mm F/4e Fl Ed Vr Af Zoom Lens

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ZenPlus

$9,176.59

Nikon Single Focus Lens AF-S NIKKOR 600mm f/4E FL ED VR

Free delivery

ZenPlus

$15,420.30

[Used, Very Good] Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 600mm f/4E FL ED VR Prime Lens

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Digital Camera Warehouse

$12,572.62

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 600mm f/4E FL ED VR Lens (Full Payment Required Upfront)

Delivery $9.95

Videopro

$13,995.00

Nikon AF-S 600mm F4 Fl ED VR (JAA534DB)

Delivery between 20–25 Aug $76.28

Kayell Australia

$14,125.00

Nikon AF-S 600mm F/4G IF ED VR Lens

Delivery $16.50

ShaShinKi.com

$14,416.71

Nikon 600mm f/4E FL ED VR AF-S NIKKOR Lens (Nikon Malaysia)

Georges Cameras

$14,999.00

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 600mm f/4E FL ED VR Lens

Delivery $9.90

digiDirect Australia

$15,299.00

Nikon AF-S 600mm f/4 FL ED VR Telephoto Lens for FX and DX Cameras

Delivery between 21–26 Aug $8.95

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Reviews

Amazing lens
17 December 2020Neal

originally posted on bhphotovideo.com

Not a lot I can say that hasn't been said, but I will confirm what others have said. When I first took it out and tried it in the yard, it didn't seem to focus any faster than my 200-500 - which was one of the reasons I'd purchased this. I've concluded that the light wasn't good enough on that overcast late afternoon. I took it down to the lake where I like to shoot, and it was amazing! Fast focus, and frame-filling 600mm. When I looked at the shots on the computer, I was even more pleased. I've been happy with the sharpness of the 200-500, and just applied a little sharping in post processing, but these shots were absolutely sharp right out of the camera! Superb lens!Today I tried it with the 1.4 extender. Still pretty fast focus, and seems quite sharp - at least ... MoreNot a lot I can say that hasn't been said, but I will confirm what others have said. When I first took it out and tried it in the yard, it didn't seem to focus any faster than my 200-500 - which was one of the reasons I'd purchased this. I've concluded that the light wasn't good enough on that overcast late afternoon. I took it down to the lake where I like to shoot, and it was amazing! Fast focus, and frame-filling 600mm. When I looked at the shots on the computer, I was even more pleased. I've been happy with the sharpness of the 200-500, and just applied a little sharping in post processing, but these shots were absolutely sharp right out of the camera! Superb lens!Today I tried it with the 1.4 extender. Still pretty fast focus, and seems quite sharp - at least as sharp as the 200-500, and maybe even a little more so - and at 840mm!!!Another thing to add after 6 months of use: I have this attached to a D850, and _always_ shoot hand held. That's with a grip and extra battery on the D850. I'm a 150 pound 5'10, so you don't need to be muscle-bound to use this lens hand-held! I walk up to four miles with this thing (okay, walking is my exercise, so that part isn't unusual), but just carry it at my side with a Peak Design slide strap, and swing it up for shots! It's that easy to manage!

Exceeds my expectations
26 October 2016James

originally posted on bhphotovideo.com

I finally took the dive and bought this magnificent piece of engineering art after years of lusting. Even more so when the new E version came out. The Nikkor 600mm f/4E FL ED VR is the best lens I've ever used and I have a lot of Nikkor Gold-Ring N lenses, including the recently introduced 400mm f/2.8E. The deep and subtle color rendition, bokeh, flair resistance, light weight and spectacular clarity/ sharpness make it stand out. The ability to point it directly in the direction of the sun and still have ample contrast and flair resistance is truly impressive. Autofocus is virtually instant. VR works extremely well as I've achieved tack sharp test images at 1/60th of a second hand-held with static objects. My copy doesn't seem to need any calibration to my body as ... MoreI finally took the dive and bought this magnificent piece of engineering art after years of lusting. Even more so when the new E version came out. The Nikkor 600mm f/4E FL ED VR is the best lens I've ever used and I have a lot of Nikkor Gold-Ring N lenses, including the recently introduced 400mm f/2.8E. The deep and subtle color rendition, bokeh, flair resistance, light weight and spectacular clarity/ sharpness make it stand out. The ability to point it directly in the direction of the sun and still have ample contrast and flair resistance is truly impressive. Autofocus is virtually instant. VR works extremely well as I've achieved tack sharp test images at 1/60th of a second hand-held with static objects. My copy doesn't seem to need any calibration to my body as autofocus seems perfect. I primarily use it with my trusty D4S body with dynamic 9 or AF-C single point. There is one caveat- The screw that locks the carbon-fiber lens hood is poorly designed in my opinion. If you carry the lens with the strap and it has a chance to rub up against your thigh for example, the chances are good the friction will work the lens hood loose as I learned the hard way on a sandy beach. (Simply rotate the screw away from potential rubbing).

Extreme Optics and Performance
3 March 2017Dwight

originally posted on bhphotovideo.com

This is my fourth Nikkor Super telephoto Lens and is the best Nikon has released to date in the 600mm focal length to date. The new FL version brings a few benefits, like a redesigned lens that is better balanced and easier to handhold. Two Flourite lens elements reduce weight while maintaining extreme sharpness and color reproduction along with 4 ED glass elements. This lens is nothing short of optically near perfection and the results prove it. Along with the Fluorite elements a new fluorine coating is applied to the front glass that helps repel debris and makes clean up much easier. @ 600mm f/4 eaisly accepts the 1.4 TC making the lens a 840mm f/5.6 and you couple that with a nice crop body (Nikon D500) you are looking at a 1260mm f/5.6 and this is what makes ... MoreThis is my fourth Nikkor Super telephoto Lens and is the best Nikon has released to date in the 600mm focal length to date. The new FL version brings a few benefits, like a redesigned lens that is better balanced and easier to handhold. Two Flourite lens elements reduce weight while maintaining extreme sharpness and color reproduction along with 4 ED glass elements. This lens is nothing short of optically near perfection and the results prove it. Along with the Fluorite elements a new fluorine coating is applied to the front glass that helps repel debris and makes clean up much easier. @ 600mm f/4 eaisly accepts the 1.4 TC making the lens a 840mm f/5.6 and you couple that with a nice crop body (Nikon D500) you are looking at a 1260mm f/5.6 and this is what makes this lens a good choice for bird and nature photography. VR is improved and marginally better than the previous model - allows 4 stops: I have gotten good shots at 1/250s using a TC 1.4 which is amazing. Focus is extremely fast and accurate and is superior in this new lens, especially on newer DSLR bodies. The best thing about the new 600mm is it is lighter and eaiser to carry and balance on the tripod. Not much more to say about the lens - Superior in all regards.

Specification

Focal Length600mm
Maximum Aperturef/4
Minimum Aperturef/22
Lens MountNikon F
Format CompatibilityFull-Frame

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eBay.com.au

$7,276.87

Af A Slight Noise[mint In Case] Nikon Af-s Nikkor 600mm F4 E Fl Ed Vr

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eBay.com.au

$7,451.82

[top Mint W/trunk] Nikon Af-s Nikkor 600mm F/4e Fl Ed Vr Af Zoom Lens

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ZenPlus

$9,176.59

Nikon Single Focus Lens AF-S NIKKOR 600mm f/4E FL ED VR

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ZenPlus

$15,420.30

[Used, Very Good] Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 600mm f/4E FL ED VR Prime Lens

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Digital Camera Warehouse

$12,572.62

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 600mm f/4E FL ED VR Lens (Full Payment Required Upfront)

Delivery $9.95

Price history

Price history

Please note: price history and price alerts are not available for some stores, including Amazon.com.au.

Reviews

Amazing lens
17 December 2020

Not a lot I can say that hasn't been said, but I will confirm what others have said. When I first took it out and tried it in the yard, it didn't seem to focus any faster than my 200-500 - which was one of the reasons I'd purchased this. I've concluded that the light wasn't good enough on that overcast late afternoon. I took it down to the lake where I like to shoot, and it was amazing! Fast focus, and frame-filling 600mm. When I looked at the shots on the computer, I was even more pleased. I've been happy with the sharpness of the 200-500, and just applied a little sharping in post processing, but these shots were absolutely sharp right out of the camera! Superb lens!Today I tried it with the 1.4 extender. Still pretty fast focus, and seems quite sharp - at least ... MoreNot a lot I can say that hasn't been said, but I will confirm what others have said. When I first took it out and tried it in the yard, it didn't seem to focus any faster than my 200-500 - which was one of the reasons I'd purchased this. I've concluded that the light wasn't good enough on that overcast late afternoon. I took it down to the lake where I like to shoot, and it was amazing! Fast focus, and frame-filling 600mm. When I looked at the shots on the computer, I was even more pleased. I've been happy with the sharpness of the 200-500, and just applied a little sharping in post processing, but these shots were absolutely sharp right out of the camera! Superb lens!Today I tried it with the 1.4 extender. Still pretty fast focus, and seems quite sharp - at least as sharp as the 200-500, and maybe even a little more so - and at 840mm!!!Another thing to add after 6 months of use: I have this attached to a D850, and _always_ shoot hand held. That's with a grip and extra battery on the D850. I'm a 150 pound 5'10, so you don't need to be muscle-bound to use this lens hand-held! I walk up to four miles with this thing (okay, walking is my exercise, so that part isn't unusual), but just carry it at my side with a Peak Design slide strap, and swing it up for shots! It's that easy to manage!

Neal originally posted on bhphotovideo.com
Exceeds my expectations
26 October 2016

I finally took the dive and bought this magnificent piece of engineering art after years of lusting. Even more so when the new E version came out. The Nikkor 600mm f/4E FL ED VR is the best lens I've ever used and I have a lot of Nikkor Gold-Ring N lenses, including the recently introduced 400mm f/2.8E. The deep and subtle color rendition, bokeh, flair resistance, light weight and spectacular clarity/ sharpness make it stand out. The ability to point it directly in the direction of the sun and still have ample contrast and flair resistance is truly impressive. Autofocus is virtually instant. VR works extremely well as I've achieved tack sharp test images at 1/60th of a second hand-held with static objects. My copy doesn't seem to need any calibration to my body as ... MoreI finally took the dive and bought this magnificent piece of engineering art after years of lusting. Even more so when the new E version came out. The Nikkor 600mm f/4E FL ED VR is the best lens I've ever used and I have a lot of Nikkor Gold-Ring N lenses, including the recently introduced 400mm f/2.8E. The deep and subtle color rendition, bokeh, flair resistance, light weight and spectacular clarity/ sharpness make it stand out. The ability to point it directly in the direction of the sun and still have ample contrast and flair resistance is truly impressive. Autofocus is virtually instant. VR works extremely well as I've achieved tack sharp test images at 1/60th of a second hand-held with static objects. My copy doesn't seem to need any calibration to my body as autofocus seems perfect. I primarily use it with my trusty D4S body with dynamic 9 or AF-C single point. There is one caveat- The screw that locks the carbon-fiber lens hood is poorly designed in my opinion. If you carry the lens with the strap and it has a chance to rub up against your thigh for example, the chances are good the friction will work the lens hood loose as I learned the hard way on a sandy beach. (Simply rotate the screw away from potential rubbing).

James originally posted on bhphotovideo.com
Extreme Optics and Performance
3 March 2017

This is my fourth Nikkor Super telephoto Lens and is the best Nikon has released to date in the 600mm focal length to date. The new FL version brings a few benefits, like a redesigned lens that is better balanced and easier to handhold. Two Flourite lens elements reduce weight while maintaining extreme sharpness and color reproduction along with 4 ED glass elements. This lens is nothing short of optically near perfection and the results prove it. Along with the Fluorite elements a new fluorine coating is applied to the front glass that helps repel debris and makes clean up much easier. @ 600mm f/4 eaisly accepts the 1.4 TC making the lens a 840mm f/5.6 and you couple that with a nice crop body (Nikon D500) you are looking at a 1260mm f/5.6 and this is what makes ... MoreThis is my fourth Nikkor Super telephoto Lens and is the best Nikon has released to date in the 600mm focal length to date. The new FL version brings a few benefits, like a redesigned lens that is better balanced and easier to handhold. Two Flourite lens elements reduce weight while maintaining extreme sharpness and color reproduction along with 4 ED glass elements. This lens is nothing short of optically near perfection and the results prove it. Along with the Fluorite elements a new fluorine coating is applied to the front glass that helps repel debris and makes clean up much easier. @ 600mm f/4 eaisly accepts the 1.4 TC making the lens a 840mm f/5.6 and you couple that with a nice crop body (Nikon D500) you are looking at a 1260mm f/5.6 and this is what makes this lens a good choice for bird and nature photography. VR is improved and marginally better than the previous model - allows 4 stops: I have gotten good shots at 1/250s using a TC 1.4 which is amazing. Focus is extremely fast and accurate and is superior in this new lens, especially on newer DSLR bodies. The best thing about the new 600mm is it is lighter and eaiser to carry and balance on the tripod. Not much more to say about the lens - Superior in all regards.

Dwight originally posted on bhphotovideo.com
Great lens and great service!
23 January 2021

First I want to say thank you for trusting a customer with this lens for an extra 4 days before I actually rented it. That kind of service is above and beyond what I expected and I'd be happy to tell anyone that. As a matter of fact, I did tell everyone in the photo tour group on my recent trip to Yellowstone how you sent me then lens early.It allowed me some time to get a bit familiar with using a long lens such as the 600.The lens is sharp but it weighs a ton. I lugged it around Yellowstone in the snow and it was really a pain--NOT your fault! Thank you Nikon for making a heavy-weight 600mm lens...Another person on the tour had the Sony version of the 600mm and it was half the weight!Otherwise great lens and terrific service from Lensrental!

Richard E. originally posted on lensrentals.com
King of wildlife lenses
10 January 2022

This lens is nothing short of amazing for wildlife photographers! Having owned the previous model of this lens, I have to say this new version is a much welcome upgrade. The biggest thing you notice is the 3lb weight savings and the balance. If you?re walking or hiking around all day with a tripod every little bit of weight savings is welcomed. Sharpness and focus are lighting fast as to be expected with Nikons super telephotos. I also love the new upgraded single piece lens hood vs the older 2 piece design. This lens lives on my D850 and Gitzo tripod. Throw in a Wimberley Gimbal WH-200 and you have the best wildlife set up ever. Highly recommended to any serious advanced / professional photographer.

JARROD originally posted on adorama.com
Lighter, faster, sharper, and VR that really works!
10 April 2019

I have been an internationally recognised bird photographer for over 20 years now, working in the tropical jungles of Ecuador, Colombia and Peru, and i would say that this lens (and D850 (ISO!) combo!) makes my work at least 50% easier -The WEIGHT is a major deal, even though i didnt think it would make such a difference, it is so much easier to carry and use on the tripod in low-light rainforest conditions,plus the VR is incredible - a whole new ballgame after the previous lens!! Shooting at 1/100 hand held.. who of us older guys could even imagine that!Coupled with the weight deal is the BALANCE.. it just feels right!!Then the AF is just that much faster and exacting for small birds, and the way it works with the D850 is outrageous for tracking moving ... MoreI have been an internationally recognised bird photographer for over 20 years now, working in the tropical jungles of Ecuador, Colombia and Peru, and i would say that this lens (and D850 (ISO!) combo!) makes my work at least 50% easier -The WEIGHT is a major deal, even though i didnt think it would make such a difference, it is so much easier to carry and use on the tripod in low-light rainforest conditions,plus the VR is incredible - a whole new ballgame after the previous lens!! Shooting at 1/100 hand held.. who of us older guys could even imagine that!Coupled with the weight deal is the BALANCE.. it just feels right!!Then the AF is just that much faster and exacting for small birds, and the way it works with the D850 is outrageous for tracking moving subjects.All in all, even after the initial shock of the $12k+, it is the best update i have made in years.Nikon is doing us photographers proud, even if they made a really impractical switch for the VR when in the field and hand-holding.. couldnt there just be push button or something to switch it on.. trying to get my fat fingers to switch quickly between off to normal mode is a little difficult.Last but not LEAST, B&H PHOTO is just incredible.. the service (being able to speak to a real, knowledgeable, efficient human being when placing orders from Ecuador - especially after so much frustration with Amazons service - it means everything), the speed of delivery, the price, the stock... you guys deserve the Nobel Prize for the best store in the world!!!

Murray originally posted on bhphotovideo.com
Pricey but you get what you pay for
14 April 2016

I traded in as much as I could to help ease the price of this beast. Now that I have it I am pleased and would do the same again. I did love my 500mm f4 VR prime but many of my bird shots were cropped more than I'd have liked and this extra reach makes that much of a difference.The lens, when on a D4 feels lighter than my 500 used to. It is actually much the same weight but the balance is slightly better. I can have my Gimbal head on my tripod and the camera with lens fitted and carry it all over my shoulder fairly comfortably. This lens is much lighter than it's predecessor and also the minimum focus distance attracted it to me as the previous version had a significantly longer minimum focus distance. (awkward when taking pictures of birds in the undergrowth and ... MoreI traded in as much as I could to help ease the price of this beast. Now that I have it I am pleased and would do the same again. I did love my 500mm f4 VR prime but many of my bird shots were cropped more than I'd have liked and this extra reach makes that much of a difference.The lens, when on a D4 feels lighter than my 500 used to. It is actually much the same weight but the balance is slightly better. I can have my Gimbal head on my tripod and the camera with lens fitted and carry it all over my shoulder fairly comfortably. This lens is much lighter than it's predecessor and also the minimum focus distance attracted it to me as the previous version had a significantly longer minimum focus distance. (awkward when taking pictures of birds in the undergrowth and having lots of foliage in the way)I have tried it with a 2x teleconverter Mk III and it worked well. Easily focussing on a flying Kestrel but best I could get was f8. (Don't need this much reach anyway but I had to try).There is some vignetting to the corners of the shot if using the teleconverter but I don't plan on using this combination for landscape shots so this is easily and 99.9% of the time cropped out anyway.The autofocus is very fast. Faster than my 500mm f4 was. The tracking seems to be excellent but I've not used it much yet. Pictures I have taken have been sharp too.I can put this lens in to my carry on luggage and it fits within the length restrictions for airlines. (maybe not the weight but this is not going in the hold) I did this by replacing the useless bulky lens hood with a bespoke third party lens cap made in the US.For use with my Gimbal head I replaced the existing foot with the foot that I was using for my 500mm. The foot works but is a little too short so if you loosen the tripod head then the front of the lens dips but until the company who made the foot produce their new longer foot (apparently in June 16) this will do.In short... I'm a little short of cash for a while but I've got a smile on my face whenever I'm out there.

zimsmith originally posted on wexphotographic.com
Shedding Pounds
5 August 2015

It goes without saying that Nikon's professional primes are top-tier tools. My guess is that anyone looking to purchase one of the new fluorite models is really asking themselves the question of whether or not the FL is worth the additional magnum duffel of cash that must be forked over vs. the previous model(s). The answer is all about weight. If you are a tripod shooter, don't do much air travel with your gear, and seldom pack your prime around then you can save the extra coin. DXO has not reviewed the 600FL or 500FL yet, but it's obvious based on tests of the 400FL that these new designs are about shedding pounds and that optical performance is equivalent. If you are like me, and have been bent into the posture of neanderthal man from lurching around mountainous ... MoreIt goes without saying that Nikon's professional primes are top-tier tools. My guess is that anyone looking to purchase one of the new fluorite models is really asking themselves the question of whether or not the FL is worth the additional magnum duffel of cash that must be forked over vs. the previous model(s). The answer is all about weight. If you are a tripod shooter, don't do much air travel with your gear, and seldom pack your prime around then you can save the extra coin. DXO has not reviewed the 600FL or 500FL yet, but it's obvious based on tests of the 400FL that these new designs are about shedding pounds and that optical performance is equivalent. If you are like me, and have been bent into the posture of neanderthal man from lurching around mountainous terrain with a lens roughly equivalent in weight and ergonomics to an adolescent pachyderm...then absolutely you should get the FL version. This 600FL is about 3 pounds lighter than the previous 600/4, 2 pounds lighter than the old 400/2.8, and even weighs 1/5th of a pound less than the outgoing 500/4. It's not just total weight, however, because the new design is much less end heavy and more balanced as a whole. Can you handhold it? Well, I have been handholding the 10-pound 400/2.8 for years so this 8-pound 600 feels dramatically easier to handle in every regard. It's still physically large and requires good technique but since weight has been my #1 sore spot (literally) regarding super telephotos I pre-ordered this lens as soon as I saw the technical specifications. The price hurts but the FL primes are significantly easier to handle, carry, mount on support equipment, handhold, and travel with. If those things are deciding factors for you, it's an investment you won't regret.

Brett originally posted on bhphotovideo.com
Sorry to say this
2 March 2023

Been a Nikon shooter for 35 years. My Nikon bio: I own five film Nikon cameras. I own eleven Nikon D lenses. Own five F mount cameras, D80, D7200 ( converted to IR ), D800. two D 850's. Upgraded to Z mount. I own three Z bodies, Z50, Z 6 with FTZ adapter, and finally Z9 + FTZ2. The 600 AF-S f/4E FL ED VR has been a disappointment. When it is functional the images are superb by any standard. I compete in photo competitions, consistently scoring among the highest. My issue is quality of construction/design. The lens is now in Nikon's repair department's hands for the third time! It will not auto-focus with any of my F or Z mount bodies. I am not saying don't purchase Nikon products. What you should understand is that just because you purchase a $13,000+ lens does not ... MoreBeen a Nikon shooter for 35 years. My Nikon bio: I own five film Nikon cameras. I own eleven Nikon D lenses. Own five F mount cameras, D80, D7200 ( converted to IR ), D800. two D 850's. Upgraded to Z mount. I own three Z bodies, Z50, Z 6 with FTZ adapter, and finally Z9 + FTZ2. The 600 AF-S f/4E FL ED VR has been a disappointment. When it is functional the images are superb by any standard. I compete in photo competitions, consistently scoring among the highest. My issue is quality of construction/design. The lens is now in Nikon's repair department's hands for the third time! It will not auto-focus with any of my F or Z mount bodies. I am not saying don't purchase Nikon products. What you should understand is that just because you purchase a $13,000+ lens does not mean you can be assured of consistent dependability.My third repair. I invested in travel, lodging, and research for my shoot, and then I could not capture the wildlife. SO DISAPPOINTING! I am sorry I have to report this to you. Best of luck to all of you but understand lots of $$$$ does not guarantee that the best of equipment will work. Yes I purchased this lens from B&H.

wayne originally posted on bhphotovideo.com
Top class and a little lighter
24 August 2022

It is a simple review. The lens is spot on, optically its first class, it has to be. Mind there are no rubbish lenses now optically to be fair, poor images these days are down to the camera operator and how the kit is used. This new 600mm variant is lighter than its older brother. It's a little more expensive too, but to be honest it's worth it. Built to last and worked to death, looked after this lens will last a lifetime, or many, many years if worked day in day out. I do use a mono pod and tripod when using this lens but I can hand hold it and get tack sharp images, better than the older variant. Rent one out a few times if your new to primes and this sort of financial outlay. Wex do a fantastic rental service. Getting one out on hire and trying it yourself is ... MoreIt is a simple review. The lens is spot on, optically its first class, it has to be. Mind there are no rubbish lenses now optically to be fair, poor images these days are down to the camera operator and how the kit is used. This new 600mm variant is lighter than its older brother. It's a little more expensive too, but to be honest it's worth it. Built to last and worked to death, looked after this lens will last a lifetime, or many, many years if worked day in day out. I do use a mono pod and tripod when using this lens but I can hand hold it and get tack sharp images, better than the older variant. Rent one out a few times if your new to primes and this sort of financial outlay. Wex do a fantastic rental service. Getting one out on hire and trying it yourself is the best way of finding if this lens is indeed what you need. You can read all the reviews and field tests you like, at the end of the day it's how you work and how the lens works for you that really matters. That's all I have to say.

Topend Wildlife originally posted on wexphotographic.com

Specification

Focal Length600mm
Maximum Aperturef/4
Minimum Aperturef/22
Lens MountNikon F
Format CompatibilityFull-Frame

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